MRF-D 25.3: Marines depart to the Philippines [Image 2 of 10]

DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

07.26.2025

Photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos 

Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, load an MV-22B Osprey departing to the Philippines at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, July 26, 2025. At the request of the government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

• Date Taken: 07.26.2025
• Date Posted: 07.30.2025 22:33
• Photo ID: 9228621
• VIRIN: 250726-M-LQ016-1029
• Resolution: 6027x4018
• Size: 1.75 MB
• Location: DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU